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  • Page 1 Filament Maker TWO User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Disclaimer .............................4 2. Intended use..........................4 3. Safety instructions .........................5 3.1. Safety messages 3.2. Safety notices 3.3. Personal protective equipment 3.4. Incident 3.5. Support 4. Package contents ........................9 4.1. Documentation 4.2. Accessories 5. Machine overview .........................10 6. Set up for first use ........................ 12 6.1.
  • Page 3 10. Maintenance and configuration adjustments ..........26 10.1. Maintenance schedule 10.2. Purge the extrusion system 10.3.    C onfiguration changes   10.4. Cleaning procedures 10.5. Optional cleaning procedures 10.6. Calibrations 10.7.    U pdate the firmware   11. Troubleshooting ......................... 35 12. Technical specifications ....................38 13. Declaration of conformity ....................40 14.

  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    3devo does not guarantee specific extrusion results from using the Filament Maker TWO. The user of the Filament Maker TWO must be at least 18 years old and have sufficient knowledge of polymer extrusion. The user understands that improper use of the machine may lead to potential hazards, damage or personal injury, and always follows all safety regulations instructed in this manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    3.1. Safety messages The Filament Maker TWO contains clear warnings on the relevant surface areas to prevent injury. Ensure to familiarize yourself with the overview of the warnings listed below. Manual (ISO 7010-M002) Read the user manual before starting the procedure.

  • Page 6: Safety Notices

    Make sure the Filament Maker TWO is placed in a room with at least ten air changes per hour. It is also advised to use a fume hood or mobile fume extraction system.
  • Page 7 Emissions Do not use materials in the Filament Maker TWO that are not meant for extrusion. Only use materials when having extensive knowledge of material properties. Experimental use is done at own risk. Some plastics may cause health hazards. Pay attention to the Materials Safety Data Sheet and the handling instructions of the materials you are using before extruding them.

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment

    Chapter 10.2. – Purge the extrusion system, and inform the 3devo support team at support.3devo.com. 3.5. Support If the intended use or any of the safety regulations stated in this manual are unclear, please visit our support platform or contact support for assistance at support.3devo.com.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents The Filament Maker TWO is delivered on its own pallet. The package contents are listed below. Note: It is advised to keep the packaging of the Filament Maker TWO after unboxing. More information found in Chapter 6.1. - Unboxing.

  • Page 10: Machine Overview

    Machine overview Spooling and touchscreen 1. Hopper 2. ON / OFF Button 3. Touchscreen 4. Door 5. Spool holder 6. Positioner Extrusion area 7. Nozzle 8. Fans 9. Filament Sensor 10. Puller Wheels & Puller Tensioner 11. Tensioning Arm...
  • Page 11 Back view 12. CAN-Bus Port 13. Ethernet Port 14. USB-B Port 15. Power Switch 16. Power Socket Extrusion system overview 1. Hopper 6. Barrel heaters 2. Hopper Funnel 7. Nozzle heater 3. Extruder Motor 8. Screw 4. Barrel heaters insulation sleeve 9.

  • Page 12: Set Up For First Use

    Set up for first use 6.1. Unboxing Tip: The instructions for the Filament Maker TWO are printed on the outside of the box. 1. Cut off the straps and the tape on the top of the box. 2. Remove the top polyurethane foam.

  • Page 13: Placement

    Workstation Place the Filament Maker TWO on a stable workbench or table (about 70-90cm height), with an even surface. The surface must be strong enough to support the weight of the machine and prevent unnecessary shaking, swaying or other movement. The machine needs a minimum of 1m3 space to operate in (excluding a connected PC).

  • Page 14: Installation

    6.4. Installation Once the Filament Maker TWO is in place, it is time to install various components. Unpack the installation kit and proceed with the following: 1. Place the black hopper base onto the metallic funnel located on top of the machine.

  • Page 15: Material Compatibility

    It is strictly forbidden to insert liquids, corroding materials, polluted materials, flammable materials or toxic materials to the hopper of the Filament Maker TWO, as this causes irreversible damage and voids warranty.

  • Page 16: Operation

    ON/OFF button: The ON/OFF button, located next to the touchscreen, is used to turn the Filament Maker TWO ON or OFF. This button only functions when the Power switch at the back is ON. Pressing the ON/OFF button when the machine is OFF initiates the startup sequence, while pressing it when the machine is on begins the shutdown sequence.

  • Page 17: Physical Parts Operation

    5. Confirm. Apply set speeds. Note: The firmware of the Filament Maker TWO has the ability to receive future updates and the information below might become outdated. The most recent information about it can be found in our online manual on support.3devo.com.
  • Page 18 Extrusion bib: Silicone rubber mat (18x36cm) with magnetic handle. 1. Attach the bib to prevent any hot filament, output, or liquid material from damaging the filament sensor and puller wheels. Place the magnet on the back plate under the nozzle between the cooling fans.
  • Page 19 Puller wheels: Made from high temp silicone rubber A60. Adjust speed in the Speed Settings menu on the touchscreen display. 1. Lever: press down gently on the lever (1) to separate the puller wheels (2) and thread the filament. 2. Tensioner: Rotate the thumb screw (3) clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to reduce the force the puller wheels have on the filament.
  • Page 20 Spool holder: The spool holder automatically turns continuously clockwise when the machine is on. 1. To attach a spool, ensure the 3 chuck jaws are retracted into the main spool holder. You can rotate it clockwise manually. 2. Slide the spool all the way to the back and press down onto the rotating spool holder. The jaws will extend and grip the spool.

  • Page 21: Software And Data Management

    The login credentials for the influxDB dashboard Direct connection to PC (optional) The Filament Maker TWO can establish a direct connection to a PC or laptop, to simplify the monitoring and remote control capabilities. Follow these steps to create a direct connection: 1.
  • Page 22 4. Login to the dashboard using the login credentials noted before. Monitor and remote control the interface The interface of the Filament Maker TWO can be shown and interacted with remotely. This is useful to monitor the system in a simplified way. Perform these steps on your PC or laptop: 1.

  • Page 23: Extruding Filament

    9.1. Material preparation Feeding only the correct type of materials into the Filament Maker TWO is essential to reach good extrusion results and prevent unnecessary damage or injury. Thermoplastic polymers: Verify that your polymer is supported for extrusion. Please read Chapter 7.

  • Page 24: Start Extrusion

    8. Guide the material through the filament sensor. Separate the puller wheels by pushing the lever down and guide the material through the puller system. Tip: The Filament Maker TWO has a hole in the bottom plate to guide material through while finetuning the extrusion process.

  • Page 25: Post Extrusion

    Chapter 10.2. – Purge the extrusion system for detailed purging instructions. Never leave the machine empty: The Filament Maker TWO cannot extrude without material in the hopper or barrel. Trying to run the machine dry will damage the internals of the machine.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Configuration Adjustments

    10. Maintenance and configuration adjustments The Filament Maker TWO is required to be maintained correctly, to guarantee its filament extruding capabilities and quality. Ensure to follow the maintenance schedule and instructions below to keep your machine in optimal condition. The maintenance kit delivered with the machine contains consumables to prevent machine down time.

  • Page 27: Purge The Extrusion System

    • DevoClean MidTemp (Dyna-Purge D2 by Dyna-Purge, supplied by 3devo) It is recommended to purge the extrusion system of the Filament Maker TWO at the end of every extrusion experiment (before the flow of material is stopped) to prevent degraded material residue build-up inside the system.

  • Page 28: Configuration Changes

    Nozzle cover (optional) (x1) Prepare the procedure 1. Stop the extrusion process with one of the safe materials inside: 3devo PLA, 3devo HDPE, or DevoClean MidTemp. 2. Set the temperature of all heaters to “0”, to ensure the machine is in a non-extruding state.
  • Page 29 Note: Prevent placing the insulation sleeve close to the touchscreen display to prevent possible damages. 14. Set the temperature of H4 (nozzle heater) based on the material: 3devo HDPE: 120- 180°C, 3devo PLA: 110-180°C, DevoClean MidTemp: 130-180°C. Note: Heaters 1, 2 and 3 must remain turned OFF to prevent material degradation in the barrel.
  • Page 30 Note: Hold the nozzle adapter tightly to prevent it from being loosened out of the barrel and prevent lateral forces on the entire assembly. 18. When the nozzle is loosened, continue untightening until you can remove the nozzle by hand wearing the heat protective gloves. 19.
  • Page 31 6. Press the new nozzle cover against the bottom side of the nozzle with the markings facing up. 7. Slide the nozzle plate in place and check if the nozzle, nozzle cover, and nozzle plate are correctly aligned. 8. Reattach the front panel by the 4 screws. Puller wheel Tools required Parts required...

  • Page 32: Cleaning Procedures

    10.4. Cleaning procedures Clean the extrusion area 1. Turn OFF the Filament Maker TWO and allow the extrusion area to cool completely to avoid burns or damage to components. 2. Remove any filament from the extrusion area by carefully cutting it away with a clean, sharp tool like pliers.

  • Page 33: Optional Cleaning Procedures

    10.6. Calibrations Filament sensor calibration The Filament sensor of the Filament Maker TWO, is an open system that is prone to dust and polymer residue during operation. To verify the system behaves as expected, there is a dedicated sensor calibration procedure.

  • Page 34: Update The Firmware

    It is important to keep the firmware of the machine up to date, to maintain machine safety, privacy and security protection. The firmware of the Filament Maker TWO can be updated in multiple ways. The update can be performed via Ethernet, or as an offline alternative via USB.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    If your issue cannot be resolved by the information below, please visit our support platform or contact our support team for assistance at support.3devo.com. DESCRIPTION SYMPTOM...
  • Page 36 • Tangling of filament Error messages The Filament Maker TWO has built-in error messages to assist the user when unexpected behavior occurs. A comprehensive list of error messages can be found online at www.3devo.com/fm2-errors. When an error message is presented by the machine, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 37 General recommendations To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your Filament Maker TWO, please follow these general recommendations: • Perform maintenance as in the maintenance schedule. • Keep the machine’s firmware up to date. • Check for wear and tear and replace consumables timely.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    12. Technical specifications DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Model information Model name Filament Maker TWO Model version Version 1.0 Measurements Dimensions 606 x 258 x 526 mm Weight 42 kg Shipping dimensions 716mm*308mm*685mm Shipping weight 50.5 kg Energy Consumption average 300 – 400 W Consumption Max.
  • Page 39 Spooling Max. Spool outer diameter 300 mm Max. Spool width 100mm Max. Spool weight 3 kg Max./Min. Spool core diameter 49mm – 55mm Automatic Tensioner hall effect sensor and friction wheel Spooling system Spool holder with integrated chuck Electronics Operating system Linux, custom firmware CPU specs 4x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.8 Ghz...

  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    13. Declaration of conformity The Filament Maker TWO adheres to the CE 2006/42/EG Machine Directive and 2014/30/ EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. The machine complies with European safety, health, and environmental requirements. The CE declaration of conformity can be found online at www.3devo.com/fm2-doc.
  • Page 41 flow The continuous movement of pressure, back-pressure, material from feeding at the feeding, output hopper to extruding at the nozzle. A stable, steady flow allows for quality filament. output Material exiting the nozzle filament, nozzle, visual evidence before it is processed. This output becomes filament as soon as it is actively cooled, measured, pulled, and spooled.
  • Page 42 If you would like to learn more about our 3devo story and the team behind the Filament Maker, you can check out our About Us page at: www.3devo.com/about-3devo.
  • Page 44 3devo B.V. Atoomweg 478 3542 AB Utrecht The Netherlands www.3devo.com...

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